Section 122 Tariffs Leave Construction Cost Exposure Largely Intact

Trump’s 10% Section 122 surcharge keeps tariff exposure intact for construction firms, tightening pricing windows, contract risk and project financing decisions ahead of a 150-day deadline.

Mansion tax ‘one of most significant changes to housing market ‘in decades’

Experts warn £2,500 annual surcharge for owners of property valued over £2m "creates an uncertain outlook for prime houses". The post Mansion tax ‘one of most significant changes to housing market ‘in decades’ appeared first on Property Week.

Reeves looks to introduce new ‘mansion tax’ at Autumn Budget

A £4,500 annual surcharge is expected to be levied on 100,000 properties valued at £2m and above. The post Reeves looks to introduce new ‘mansion tax’ at Autumn Budget appeared first on Property Week.

Stamp Duty for Overseas Buyers: 2025 Non-Resident Surcharge Guide

The post Stamp Duty for Overseas Buyers: 2025 Non-Resident Surcharge Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Overseas buyers looking to invest in UK property face significant additional costs in the form of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Since April 2021, non-UK residents need to pay an extra 2% surcharge on top of the usual SDLT rates. This article will explain what stamp duty for overseas buyers entails, how the surcharge works, […]

N.J. Contractor Sentenced to 3 Months after Worker Crushed to Death

The company disregarded engineering plans and built a wall to hold back surcharge that eventually collapsed onto a worker.

Andun Engineering Consultants - Basement Temporary Works - CPD Webinar 28112022

This webinar looks at Temporary Works when constructing basements. Topics covered include: Loadings, Types of basement retaining walls, Flying shores, Raking Props, Proprietary Propping or Fabricated Steel, Capping Beams, Underpinning, and sequence of works